Hyde Parker

Hyde Parker (25 February 1714-1782) was a Vice Admiral of the Royal Navy of Great Britain during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

Biography
Born in Tredington, Warwickshire, Hyde Parker enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1738 and in 1744 he was promoted to Lieutenant. In 1748, he was made post-captain, and during the Seven Years' War, he captured a Spanish plate ship (Manila galleon) in the Action of 2 October 1762. During the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), he defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Dogger Bank after campaigning around French-held Martinique. On the outward voyage to taking command in the East Indies, his ships HMS Cato sunk with all on board.